Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization'
President Donald Trump said he has presided over "the essential denuclearization of Iran." But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump's claim.
President Donald Trump claimed he had presided over the "essential denuclearization" of Iran, but this assertion is disputed. According to PBS NewsHour, Iran likely still possesses materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, which undermines Trump's claim.
The situation between the US and Iran remains tense, with the US planning to announce new sanctions that could further strain Iran's economy. The Jerusalem Post reports that these sanctions may impact Iran's trading partners, including China, which buys over 80% of Iran's shipped oil.
The US Treasury Secretary is set to hold a press conference to discuss the new sanctions, which have been described by Iran's Foreign Ministry as an "assertion of extraterritorial sovereignty" with no foundation in international law.
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